Surviving the Flood

Encouragement, Leaders, Support Groups

by Katie Julius March 2020, the world as we knew it came to a grinding halt. We always heard about (and maybe despised) the “new normal” that we had to adapt to in the months that followed. Now, the pandemic is mostly behind us. We look around for that familiarity...

Leading from Rest

Encouragement, Leaders

by Michaela Roekle, CHEA’s Regional Advisory Board Seven years ago, the book Teaching from Rest rose to be one of the most popular books in the homeschool world.Author Sarah Mackenzie struck a chord in the melody of mother’s hearts when she wrote, “How you teach...

But If Not

Encouragement, Leaders

by John McGowan When I was 36 years old, I was diagnosed with advanced stage colon cancer. It came at a time when my personal and professional life was full, thriving even. I was busy running a small law firm with a growing practice. My wife and I were heavily...
And They’re Off!

And They’re Off!

Leaders

by Rebecca Kocsis I liken the beginning of a new school year to the start of a horse race. After months of planning, organizing, and meeting with new homeschoolers, August (or September) arrives and off we go–executing our many well-laid plans. I often told...
Avoiding the Inevitable

Avoiding the Inevitable

Encouragement, Leaders

by Rebecca Kocsis Not so long ago one of the freeways near me was undergoing construction—major construction—for a couple of years. Because it was a major freeway it was a frustrating and painful experience for any of us trying to navigate from one part of town to the...